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New Research: The True Cost of a Bad Sales Hire

June 2026

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New Research: The True Cost of a Bad Sales Hire

There are obvious costs and hidden costs of a bad sales hire. The true figure is startling. Using pre-hire sales assessments tools can help you manage the risk.

What Do Low-Turnover Sales Managers Do Differently?

Because high turnover rates are one of the most significant drags on sales team performance, it's vital to know what low-turnover managers do differently.

The Hero Seller Trap: Why Your Best Rep May Be Your Worst Management Hire

The future sales manager is a coach, a strategist and a talent optimizer. The era of guessing which rep will make a good manager is over.

The Promise of Using AI for Hiring And What Actually Works for Sales

The algorithm, it turns out, is just another algorithm. The key to hiring smart is to bring human judgment — properly informed, rigorously structured, and fully accountable — back to the center of the decision.

The Quiet Force Behind Every Great Sales Team

New survey data reveals that HR is the most underrated performance lever in sales — and the numbers make the case impossible to ignore.

Advice for First-Time Sales Managers

Harnessing the power of assessment tools can guide their management efforts to personalize coaching, align strengths with workload and optimize communication efforts.

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